General Liability Attorney Rep Claims Consultant- Lakeland

Apply Job Req. ID 23720BR Date Posted 03/07/2023 Location Lakeland, Florida

The General Liability Attorney Represented Consultant investigates, analyzes, manages, evaluates and negotiates moderate value litigated and non-litigated Publix general liability claims. The incumbent oversees and directs Defense Counsel on litigation strategies, presents files to the Risk Management Senior Leadership Team for review, and attends mediations and trials in suit jurisdictions. The General Liability Attorney Represented Consultant reports directly to the General Liability Attorney Represented Supervisor General Liability Attorney Represented Manager.
Additional responsibilities include:

conducts initial investigations and reviews information pertaining to individual claims,
strategizes and develops litigations plans based on the information provided by Defense Counsel,
reviews demand packages, attorney letters, CCTV’s and other information from the store that could result in changes to the file, and
completes demand reviews and negotiations/settlements of claims.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent
at least three (3) or more years of liability claims handling experience
All Lines Adjuster license in the state of Florida
superior knowledge of jurisdiction specific civil and case law
superior knowledge of claims evaluation
knowledge of litigation defense tactics
knowledge of medical and dental terminology
knowledge of depreciation values
knowledge of customer base in the areas of operations
superior analytical skills
high level of negotiating skills
superior organizational and time management skills
ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information
high degree of maturity, discretion, tact, and independent judgment
basic knowledge of Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Outlook)
willingness to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
willingness to travel including overnight

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience
four (4) or more years of liability claims handling experience including litigation
All Lines Adjuster licenses within all states of Publix footprint
knowledge of general claims computer software
knowledge of Publix’s policies, procedures, and corporate structure

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus 70,785 - 107,640 Minimum Base Pay 5,445 Maximum Base Pay 8,280 Frequency of Pay Monthly Hours of Work Hybrid hours; M-F w/three days in office weekly Travel Frequency 20% Year End Bonus As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above. Address 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway City Lakeland Region FL between Orlando and Tampa Potential Annual Base Pay 70,785 - 107,640 Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health plan (with prescription benefits)

Group dental plan

Group vision plan

Sick pay

Paid Parental Leave

Long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation pay

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Paycheck direct deposit

Credit union

Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases

6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

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